Frances de Pontes Peebles will be signing copies of her novel "The Seamstress" at Books and Books in Coral Gables. Ms. Peebles weaves a tale of two Brazilian seamstresses who are swept up in the ongoing conflict between ruthless land owners and outlaw cangaceiros. 8 p.m. Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.